Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. The Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Ubuntu Manifesto: that software should be available free of charge, that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities, and that people should have the freedom to customise and alter their software in whatever way they see fit. "Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

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Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.

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Version: 18.04Rating: 5Date: 2018-08-11Votes: 1

Very slow and problematic to use. Tried to use it as Blender/GIMP workstation, but it was senseless.

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Version: 18.04Rating: 10Date: 2018-08-11Votes: 1

I never thought I would say this, but I love Ubuntu.
Installing was a breeze and nothing to be afraid off. Wireless connection and Printer installed (if you have the printer on) I must admit that I found the installed Desktop quite hard and dark, but it is easy through the Software to change that to the Cinnamon DE if you, like me find it easy to navigate around. There is a hellova lot of software in there. I found it easy to get Synaptic, but I was surprised that TimeShit wasn't included as I have found that great. I managed to get it and install through the Terminal.
No need to worry about the firewall as that is turned on and updating is easy to do, no nagging reminders.

I was using Mint, but to be honest, this "feels" better, more stable, more secure. I can't really explain it other than feel. It makes me wonder why I didn't use it the first place.

Would I recommend it to learners, yes without hesitation, with the piece of advice get yourself a good magazine/book on it or go online to get help setting it up the way you want to - After that just sit back and enjoy it

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Version: 18.04Rating: 10Date: 2018-08-10Votes: 0

I use this with the cinnamon desk top its great you get updates quicker than other OS that use Ubuntu.
Very stable a very good choice of other software its fast loading a joy to use well done Ubuntu